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Decades-Old TB Treatment Unveils Surprising Effects in Florida Woman’s X-Ray
An 86-year-old Florida woman discovered a mysterious football-shaped mass in her chest X-ray, revealing surprising effects from a decades-old treatment for Tuberculosis.
- The 86-year-old woman from Florida sought medical help for chest and stomach pain, leading to a chest X-ray that unveiled a football-shaped cloudy mass.
- Decades earlier, the woman was treated for Tuberculosis in Indonesia, raising questions about the long-term impacts of historical treatments on her health.
- Doctors initially diagnosed her with acid reflux, but the unexpected X-ray finding has sparked further investigation into her past Tuberculosis treatment and its potential effects.
Why It Matters
This case highlights the lasting health consequences of historical disease treatments, particularly for Tuberculosis, and underscores the need for ongoing medical evaluation of patients with complex histories.